Geopolymer Concrete Using GGBS with Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate with Mangalore Tile

Author(s):

ARYA ELIZABETH MATHEW , AMAL JYOTHI COLEEGE OF ENGINEERING; GOPIKA RAJEEV, AMAL JYOTHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING; JERIN THOMAS JOHN, AMAL JYOTHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING; JINCHU SABU, AMAL JYOTHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Keywords:

Geopolymer concrete, replacement with Mangalore tile, eco-friendly, alkaline solution, strength

Abstract:

Geopolymer concrete is a relatively new form of concrete that is considered “green” and environmentally friendly. The production of Portland cement accounts for five percent of the carbon dioxide emissions today. As abundant as this material is, it should not be one of the top contributors to carbon dioxide emissions and therefore a new form of concrete should be developed. The current goal for scientists and engineers is to formulate a Geopolymer that possesses the most beneficial characteristics of all of these different types while maintaining its environmental integrity. This goal sounds simple but because there are so many different compositions, it is tough to obtain a Geopolymer concrete that adheres to the previously mentioned guidelines. We are doing our project on Geopolymer concrete using GGBS which will react with sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate solutions. GGBS is rich in silica and alumina which will react with alkaline solution to produce alumina silicate gel that acts as the binding material for the concrete. As coarse aggregate we are using a combination of gravels and broken tile (Mangalore tile) pieces and rock sand as fine aggregate.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV2I11283
Published in	:	Volume : 2, Issue : 11
Publication Date	:	01/06/2016
Page(s)	:	842-847

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